Vessel, late 19th century
Chokwe or Lwenaexpand_more
Ceramicexpand_more
The Tess E. Armstrong Fundexpand_more 99.109.2
Not on Viewexpand_more
Lwena and Chokwe artists were inspired by European objects like chairs and teapots to make new forms of art. This spouted vessel is such an example. It has a lid shaped in the form of a human head, which has been incorporated into the main body of the pot. The fine black glossy glaze is typical for this kind of vessel, employed as a container for water or palm wine.
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